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James J. Proto
James J. Proto
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James J. Proto, on October 3, 2022, of Runnemede, NJ; formerly of S. Philadelphia, PA. Age 78.

Beloved lifetime partner of Paul Christman. Dear brother of Ken Proto. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Loving son of the late Joseph and Helen Proto. James proudly served in the US Army. He was an avid gardener who also loved animals and shopping.

There will be a visitation from 6pm to 8pm Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Memorial service 8pm at the funeral home.

Interment is private at the request of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James' memory to the Animal Adoption Center, PO Box 4017, Lindenwold, NJ 08021 (www.aacnj.org/donate-now.html).

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Oct
11
Tuesday
Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede
126 S. Black Horse Pike
Runnemede, NJ 08078
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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11
Tuesday
Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede
126 S. Black Horse Pike
Runnemede, NJ 08078
8:00 PM

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I Isabel Zaleski on Oct 11, 2022

CandleUncle Jimmy, Someone as kind as you is never forgotten.Thank You for the memories and enjoy the paradise of heaven.

i isabel zaleski on Oct 11, 2022

I will always rememeber your kindness.

C Charles Carrado on Oct 11, 2022

Uncle Jimmy I feel like we just got you back in our life. We love you. We will take care of Paul, don't worry.

L LORRAINE COSTELLO on Oct 11, 2022

Jimmy, tonight we come together to say goodbye and honor your memory. I love you and will miss you, especially our morning talks and coffee. You are a good man, kind and loving, you will be missed by many. Fredrick feels the same, he looks for Uncle Jimmy. My Mother loved you and loved to go shopping with you. The past 24 years have been a blessing living next to you and Paul. Your love and light will live on through your spirit and your plants. I will never forget you!

G Gardner Funeral Home on Oct 10, 2022

R Ray Wilson on Oct 9, 2022

Jimmy, I've known you for 10 - 15 years now, and we always said that it was a shame we didn't know each other sooner, because we would have had many many more great times together. It's a month ago tonight we were in Atlantic City and we had a great time. Jimmy, you always made me laugh and we talked quite often. I miss you my dear Friend. Ray

M Mike on Oct 9, 2022

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J Jason Meyers on Oct 9, 2022

Jimmy was a genuine friend of mine for 28 years. We had alot of great times. He visited me in Virginia as often as he could. We shared a common interest of gardening and house plants. He was a one of a kind friend! He will be truly missed by me and many!

M Mike Rufo on Oct 8, 2022

Jimmy was a true friend that I’ve known for 20 years. He was a kind, caring, loving, generous person & always willing to lend a helping hand at times of need. He would always raise my spirits when I was feeling down. I’ve shared so many enjoyable times with him. He was a guiding light to so many people including myself. His passing is a true loss in the world & I will always remember & miss him, Mike Rufo

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T Timothy Hayes on Oct 8, 2022

Jimmy, I was so lucky to have had you in My life. You were my best friend and the brother I never had. You were the most honest, caring, sincere person I will ever know. You were always there to help me through those times in my life when I needed you the most. You were always there! You were my rock. You were my best friend! Im not sure what life will be like now without you in it? I will do my best to walk without you but it wont be easy. I will still talk to you from time to time because I know you will always be listening. You were the most special person. I will never know anyone like you again. Thank you for being you and enriching my life the way you did. Thank you for your friendship, understanding and caring. I will miss you so much my friend. I love you and I will never forget you. Rest in piece. Love, Tim

R Riley on Oct 8, 2022

We love you so much . thank you for all the good memories and great holidays . forever watch over us ! haven gained one of the best angles . say hey to regs for me 🥺 & may you rest in peace jimmy ❤️

T Taylor Hastings on Oct 8, 2022

Jimmy, I was blessed to know you for my entire life, but 31 years still was not enough time. You and Paul took me in while I was in highschool. The love and kindness that you both showed me is something that I will never forget. We would sit together and you would tell me stories. I will never forget your contagious laugh. Thank you for loving my Uncle and being the best partner to him. You changed his life for the better and I will always be thankful for that. Thank you for always being there for my family. You were a bright light in an often too dark world. Our worlds will be a little darker without you in it. I will always love you.

G GINA SCHOCK on Oct 6, 2022

CandleJimmy, thank you for being my friend. I am so happy we were able to re-connect and this makes this so much harder. We had so much fun in these past 2 years and 2 months. I was lucky to know you for at least 30 years! Yesterday was your birthday and I was just looking at my cake you bought me from last year. You were always so sweet. It was my only cake that year. I was so touched by your thoughtfulness. We were Libra buddies. You were loved so much by so many people. I hope you knew that. The day you left this planet, we were all so shocked and dazed. Never saw this coming, I figure you out-live me! You were so healthy and took very good care of yourself. Another life's mystery. As well as a life's blessing. That is what you were to me my dear friend. I love you. xoxoxo

G GINA SCHOCK on Oct 6, 2022

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D Dawn Hastings on Oct 5, 2022

CandleI will truly miss our phone calls,as soon as I answered it was always Hey its Jimmy. Even though we are not related by blood I'm proud to call you my Uncle. You have been there for me thru the good and bad times in my life,u never judged just listened always had kind words ,good advice and always laughter ,oh that laugh.Growing up watching you and Uncle Paul together showed me the kind of luv I wanted to experience. Jimmy will always hold a special in my heart.Its not goodbye but I'll see u later...Luv u Dawn Hastings

L LORRAINE COSTELLO on Oct 5, 2022

New Hope

D David Howell on Oct 4, 2022

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D David Howell on Oct 4, 2022

Jimmy always had a smile on his face and always had a positive outlook on life.He was friendly and kind,caring and honest…a genuine man…and a great friend.I will miss him dearly.He will always be in my heart.

D David Howell on Oct 4, 2022

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